A child can be highly verbal and curious but struggle with social skills or everyday tasks. In the November issue of Westchester Family, Tara Fappiano joins a panel of local experts to explain what an uneven development profile can look like and when it is time to ask for an evaluation.
Some kids read early but can’t hold a pencil. Some talk like little professors but melt down at transitions. Parents often notice the gap long before anyone tells them what it means.
That is the subject of the Special Needs Roundtable in the November 2026 issue of Westchester Family (pages 26-27), titled “Making Sense of Uneven Development Profiles.” The magazine asked a group of local experts, including educators, clinicians, and our own Tara Fappiano, to explain what uneven development looks like, when to consider an evaluation, and how to find the right support.
Tara writes as an advocate. Her advice is simple: if your child’s skills look very different from one setting to the next, don’t dismiss it. Ask your school district for an evaluation. It gives you and your child’s teachers real information about how your child learns, so everyone can support them in every area.
